Female genital mutilation (FGM) is the intentional removal of all or part of the external female genitalia (WHO, 2014). FGM is commonly inflicted on girls between the ages of infancy and 15 years; however, adult women are also at risk of FGM (WHO, 2014). According to the World Health Organization (WHO), more than 125 million girls and women have undergone FGM in 29 countries in Africa and the Middle East (2014). It is estimated that 2 million girls and women are at risk of being subjected to FGM each year (Onuh, Igberase, Joaness, Okogenin, Sylvanus, et al., 2006). FGM is mostly concentrated in Africa and Middle Eastern countries and is practiced for cultural and social reasons. FGM is socially acceptable in these countries, as it is perceived as the correct way to raise a girl, which will prepare her for adulthood and marriage, as it is believed to reduce the woman's libido; therefore prevent the woman from performing sexual acts (2014). Culturally, FGM is practiced because it is associated with femininity and modesty, and the woman is therefore perceived as clean and beautiful (2014). Internationally, FGM is an act of violence against women; it reflects gender inequality linked to the suppression and subjugation of women, where it denies them freedom and freedom (WHO, 2014). The purpose of this document is to educate and raise awareness about FGM and is presented in our global health course, which will facilitate a platform for exchange in dialogue. Epidemiology of FGM The prevalence of FGM is most concentrated in African and Middle Eastern countries. WHO estimates that FGM has been performed on 125 million girls and women in Africa and the Middle East (2014). The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has reported that FGM is...... half of the document ......d psychological complications of FGM, many of these communities are more concerned with cultural norms and social issues of FGM. Organizations around the world have made it a priority to address the problem of FGM globally, WHO has made great strides in collecting data and monitoring the mortality and morbidity of women, children and newborns affected by FGM, which it allowed for international debate and in-depth scrutiny. among countries that practice FGM. Furthermore, UNFPA and UNICEF have contributed to reducing FGM by promoting collective abandonment of FGM at the local level in African countries. The future of reducing FGM is promising thanks to the Joint UNFPA-UNICEF Programme; However, it appears that without adequate education of young women in these countries, FGM will be perpetuated as it has been for generations before them and for future generations to come..